OGDC Women’s Day Profile – Takunda Rusike

When Takunda Rusike enrolled at Howard University, rugby wasn’t a sport that was offered. So instead of finding another sport to play or continue to play club, she blazed her own trail bringing rugby to the HBCU. Herd Women’s+ Rugby at Howard University is now in its second year and has its sights set on […]

OGDC Women’s Day Profile – Celeste Valerio

One of the most promising up-and-coming players in the DMV is Celeste Valerio. Ever since stepping onto a rugby pitch when she was six, Celeste has been hooked on the contact sport. As a senior in high school, Celeste has played on multiple select sides and hopes to play in college next fall. One of […]

Congratulations to Old Glory DC Academy Coach Alex Schaefer and former Academy Player Takunda Rusike for being selected for The U.S. Women’s Rugby Foundation’s 2021 15 Under 30 Award!

Congratulations to Old Glory DC Academy Coach Alex Schaefer and former Old Glory Academy Player Takunda Rusike for being selected for The U.S. Women’s Rugby Foundation’s 2021 15 Under 30 Award. USWRF created this annual award to highlight those who exemplify the best qualities of rugby and bring those qualities to the field, to their […]

Old Glory DC U19 Academy Fall Schedule Announced

Old Glory DC U19 Academy Fall Schedule Announced Washington, DC (September 25, 2021) – Old Glory DC’s Academy today announced its Fall 2021 schedule for the girls and boys under-19 teams, with all teams being fully funded by the club. The Academy U19 girls and boys teams will host a doubleheader on Sunday, October 24th. […]